“I'd expected," Martha continued, "to have to deal with hysterics-bouts of weeping and pleading at the very least." "Yes,well..." Heather pulled an… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Beyond his volition, Vane's gaze lowered to her lips, to the soft rose-tinted curves he now knew so well. Their shape was… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Gasping desperately, she clenched her hands on his shoulders, fingers sinking deep. His lips firmed, he suckled gently- Patience felt the earth… — Stephanie Laurens Desire Copy Share Image
“I'm pleased-very pleased-that you've finally made your choice. It's about time you came to your senses." He arched a brow. "Even if… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“That's obviously my cue to depart." Patience grinned. "Coward," she whispered, as he passed her chair. A heartbeat later, he'd swung about… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“He'd drawn her as close as propriety allowed; her green skirts swished against his boots. She was all woman, soft and curvaceous,… — Stephanie Laurens Attraction Copy Share Image
“One question I feel compelled to ask; Before they agreed to marry, did all the Cynster females behave as irrationally as Heather… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She stared at him, at his face. Simply stared as the scales fell from her eyes. "Oh, my God," she whispered, the… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“That kiss was a revelation- Patience had never imagined a simple kiss could be so bold, so heavily invested with meaning. His… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Patience looked at Vane and saw him dismount- by bringing his leg over the saddlebow and sliding to the ground, landing on… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“And every mile we go further from London makes the notion of ransom even more unlikely. So we're still no closer to… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“I apologize." "For what, exactly?" One long look into his grey eyes told Patience she was not going to escape lightly. She… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Through the dimness she could just make him out, stretched on his back, his arms crossed behind his head. He might have… — Stephanie Laurens Time Copy Share Image
“Deciding that at the moment it behooved her to, as Wiry had put it, behave, Heather inclined her head, first to the… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“His first stop was the local branch of Child's Bank; once he replenished his supply of cash, he followed the bank manager's… — Stephanie Laurens Fashion Copy Share Image
“I assume 'elegant gentlemen,' such as you, learn such useful skills very early in life." "Actually, no." Straight-faced, Vane reached for her… — Stephanie Laurens Gentlemen Copy Share Image
“I've been meaning to ask," Breckenridge said, "jus how you came to topple backward off that rail." He looked at her. "What… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Do you ride?" The question was out of his mouth before he'd thought. She glanced at him, surprised by the comment coming… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Very well-why don't you make your case?" And perhaps if she listened and closely observed, she might get some hint of what,… — Stephanie Laurens Common goal Copy Share Image
“She should, of course, feel scandalized, or at the very least, shocked. Yet whenever she allowed herself to recall all that had… — Stephanie Laurens Curiosity Copy Share Image
“For one moment, she stood stock-still, drinking in the simple beauty of the marble fountain, the base of its pedestal wreathed in… — Stephanie Laurens Beauty Copy Share Image
“Patience's breath caught. Her lids fell. Wordlessly, she lifted her face, offering her lips. He took them, took her- as their lips… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“She’d been expecting him to do so and had planned her revenge. She tipped forward as he lifted her; the shift in… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“With a curt nod, Vane strode in. And stopped dead. Patience was in the hall, waiting- the sight literally stole his breath.… — Stephanie Laurens Attractions Copy Share Image
“Indeed." The word, uttered softly, reached her as she halted before the side door; Patience felt a cool tingle slither down her… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“He wanted her- all of her. Not just the physical her, but her devotion, her love, her heart- all the essential her,… — Stephanie Laurens Love Copy Share Image
“His rake's smile returning, Vane stood and strolled toward her. "Speaking of performance, would you like me to carry you to lunch?"… — Stephanie Laurens Patience-and-vane Copy Share Image
“I'm renowned within the ton as being cool under fire- around you, I'm never cool. I'm heated- I seethe- I burn with… — Stephanie Laurens Declaration-of-love Copy Share Image
“Vane met her wide gaze, and managed not to smile wolfishly- no need to frighten the prey. The view he now had-… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
“Patience snuggled closer to the warm wall of his chest. He adjusted his hold; his hands slid about her waist, beneath her… — Stephanie Laurens Copy Share Image
